Close-up photograph of a ceremonial offering on a polished brass tray. Crimson and deep pink roses, a purple lily and pale pink and white blossoms are heaped over an ornate silver plate set with green, red and clear gemstones and gold-toned chains. Two silver cylindrical objects with dark stone tops sit on the plate, and scattered rose petals fill the tray. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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Close-up photograph of a ceremonial offering on a polished brass tray. Crimson and deep pink roses, a purple lily and pale pink and white blossoms are heaped over an ornate silver plate set with green, red and clear gemstones and gold-toned chains. Two silver cylindrical objects with dark stone tops sit on the plate, and scattered rose petals fill the tray. No people are visible.

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